Holy Ghost Preparatory School

What Holy Ghost Preparatory School does

Holy Ghost Preparatory School is a private Catholic all-boys college-preparatory school serving approximately 475 students in grades 9 through 12 on a 52-acre collegiate campus in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, just outside Philadelphia. Founded in 1897 and operated by the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Spiritans), it is the only Spiritan high school in the United States and offers 21 AP classes to 232 students with a 9:1 student-to-faculty ratio. The school's core product is a four-year college-preparatory program grounded in Catholic Spiritan values, augmented by signature institutes (Medical, Engineering, Business), the LEAP leadership externship program, the Frederico Student Investment Program, and award-winning forensics, robotics, and Model UN programs. Ancillary offerings include Ghost Academy (4-week summer enrichment for grades 6-8), HSPT Prep (Learn to Fly), summer sports camps, and Ghost Summer academic credit courses.

The institution runs on a tuition-driven revenue model with subscription-style annual billing at $28,200 for 2026-27, supplemented by summer programs priced $50–$1,200, fundraising via the Firebird Fund annual campaign and the Tradition Rising capital campaign, and donations. Over 55% of students receive financial aid, with merit scholarships ranging from $4,000 (Libermann) to $14,000 (Trustee) annually, plus Spiritan Scholarships up to full tuition. Admissions operates a sales-led funnel with entrance exams, shadow days, Open House events, and Bring Your Brother to School Day targeting families of middle school students. The technology stack is entirely third-party SaaS: Schoology for LMS, PowerSchool for student information, Clarity for financial aid, and Finalsite for the website and enrollment portal. Gregory J. Geruson '79 has led as the first lay president since 2015 and is retiring June 30, 2027.

Name

Holy Ghost Preparatory School

Legal name

Holy Ghost Preparatory School

Website

https://holyghostprep.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1897

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Holy Ghost Preparatory School is a private Catholic all-boys college-preparatory school in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, serving approximately 475 students in grades 9-12 with 100% college acceptance and a 9:1 student-to-faculty ratio, operated by the Spiritan religious order.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJABAC

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Private & Independent K–12 Schools

SECONDARYEDALAHAI

Campus Spiritual & Religious Life

Education/Student Services & Campus Operations/Student Activities, Clubs & Campus Life

Keywords

• College preparatory education
• Catholic secondary education
• All-boys education
• Summer academic programs
• STEM secondary education

Headquarters

HQ city

Bensalem, Pennsylvania

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue stream from tuition payments. Tuition for 2026-2027 is $28,200 per year with 1, 2, or 10-payment plans and multiple student discounts available.
2. Financial Aid and Scholarships: Over 45% of students receive tuition assistance. Merit scholarships include Trustee Scholarships ($14,000), Presidential Scholarships ($9,000), Libermann Scholarships ($4,000), and Spiritan Scholarships (up to full tuition).
3. Summer Programs: Revenue from summer camps including Ghost Academy, baseball, basketball, lacrosse, rowing, soccer, and tennis camps. Costs range from $50 to $1,200 depending on program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Holy Ghost Preparatory School is a private Catholic all-boys college-preparatory school delivering grades 9-12 education on a 52-acre campus in Bensalem, Pennsylvania. The school sells enrollment in a tuition-based academic program ($28,200/year for 2026-27) featuring nine academic departments, 21 AP courses, signature Medical/Engineering/Business institutes, summer camps, and academic enrichment programs. Complementary revenue comes from summer athletic camps, Ghost Summer academic courses, and the Firebird Fund annual giving campaign.

Product overview

Holy Ghost Preparatory School offers a comprehensive college-preparatory educational program for approximately 475 young men in grades 9-12. The school's product portfolio includes academic programs across nine departments (English, Theology, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, Fine Arts, Computer Science and Engineering), complemented by distinctive signature programs including three institutes (Medical, Engineering, Business), Spiritan Immersion trips, LEAP leadership program, and Frederico Student Investment Program. Summer programming includes Ghost Academy (4-week enrichment for middle schoolers), HSPT Prep (Learn to Fly), and sports camps (Baseball, Basketball, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Rowing). Ghost Summer offers academic credit courses during the school year for course progression and enrichment. The school utilizes PowerSchool for student information, Schoology for learning management, and Clarity for financial aid processing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% college acceptance rate
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical Institute partnership allowing HGP students to shadow medical students at PCOM for hands-on healthcare career exposure and experiential learning within the Medical Institute signature program.
• Pennsylvania Public School Districts (Transportation)minorOthersState-mandated transportation partnership where public school districts within 10 miles provide the same transportation services to private school students as they do to public school students, at no cost to families.
• Maguire Independent Schools Scholars ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the Maguire Scholars Program founded by Jim and Fran Maguire to support and enrich future leaders by providing opportunities for excellent education at partner schools.
• Norphans OrganizationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNorphans organization awards scholarships to children and grandchildren of North Catholic graduates attending Catholic high schools in SE Pennsylvania and South Jersey.
• Core Creek Park (Bucks County)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRowing program uses Core Creek Park boatyard in Langhorne, PA for rowing instruction and practice on Lake Luxembourg's sheltered waters.
• Area All-Girls SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTheater productions partner with students from area all-girls schools to create a non-profit theater company, combining HGP students with female counterparts for collaborative performing arts productions.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• St. Joseph's Preparatory School: Jesuit all-boys Catholic college-prep high school in Philadelphia with a similar9–12 college-preparatory model, large campus, and signature programs targeting the same Philadelphia-area Catholic family demographic.
• Malvern Preparatory School: Augustinian Catholic all-boys college-preparatory school in Malvern, PA; competes head-to-head with Holy Ghost for college-bound families across the western Philadelphia suburbs with comparable tuition, athletics, and AP rigor.
• Father Judge High School: Catholic all-boys college-preparatory school in Philadelphia operated by the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales; another single-gender Catholic competitor in the same Philadelphia feeder market.
• La Salle College High School: Catholic all-boys college-preparatory school in Wyndmoor, PA, run by the Brothers of the Christian Schools; the closest direct competitor in the Philadelphia region for college-bound Catholic families seeking a single-gender environment.
• Devon Preparatory School: Catholic all-boys college-prep in Devon, PA, with a smaller college-preparatory model; competes for Philadelphia Main Line and suburban families seeking a single-gender Catholic education.
• Salesianum School: Catholic all-boys college-preparatory school in Wilmington, DE, run by the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales; another religious-order all-boys Catholic prep drawing families from the broader Philadelphia/Delaware region.
• Archbishop Wood High School: Catholic college-preparatory high school in Warminster, PA (Bucks County); competes in the immediate Bensalem/lower-Bucks feeder geography with overlapping athletics and a similar Catholic college-prep program.
• Roman Catholic High School: Historic Catholic all-boys college-preparatory school in Philadelphia, founded1890; competes within the same Philadelphia Catholic school ecosystem for college-bound families, though with a different urban footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Regis High School: Highly selective Jesuit all-boys Catholic college-preparatory school in New York City; a broader incumbent in the elite Catholic all-boys prep category that benchmarks outcomes and admissions positioning.
• Georgetown Preparatory School: Premier Jesuit all-boys Catholic college-preparatory school in North Bethesda, MD; a broader, more established Catholic all-boys prep with a national draw, providing an aspirational reference point for Holy Ghost's brand and positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/HolyGhostPrep?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCxEmPORlh1Uc9RXtvdB9oZA
• Facebookfacebook.com/HolyGhostPrep
• Instagraminstagram.com/holyghostprep
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/holy-ghost-preparatory-school

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Holy Ghost Preparatory School